Higher Education

The following information will be useful to parents with pupils in the Lower Sixth who are considering options for Higher Education.

Timeline
April 2024Mid-course exams
Provisional predicted grades
May 2024Register on UCAS Hub, fill in Personal Details of UCAS application
Start personal statement
Friday 3rd June (am) 2024Universities Conference for pupils and parents
June 2024Personal statement first and second draft
Book open days
Firm predicted grades
July and August 2024Further research
Redraft personal statement
Wednesday 10th July 2024Conservatoire applications open
September 2024Final predicted grades
UCAS form submission open
Thursday 26th September 2024Recommended deadline for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine applicants
October and November 2024Admissions tests for some courses
Wednesday 2nd October 2024Conservatoire deadline for music applications
Tuesday 15th October 2024Deadline for submission of UCAS form for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine applicants
Friday 1st November 2024Recommended submission deadline for all other applicants
Wednesday 29th January 2025Final application deadline for UCAS
Useful Websites
UnifrogSearch tools for universities & courses. For access please sign up using the code EDNNfamily
The Uni GuideSearch tool by entrance requirements
Discover UniProvides results from National Student Surveys etc. for specific courses, which you can then compare
opendays.comCentral directory of university open days
UK University & Apprenticeship SearchRun regular virtual university and apprenticeship fairs
A Star FutureGuidance on studying in Europe

Subject Guidance

Sixth Form Recommended Reading

Subject Guide Videos

Recordings of Recent Talks

Universities Briefing

Choosing the Right Course and University

Studying in London

Contacts
General queriesMr Gillingwater
OxbridgeMrs Waldock
Art, ArchitectureMr Hahn
Ms Turley
ConservatoiresMr Clements
Mr Tao
DramaMrs Eden
Mr Munday-Webb
Medicine, Dentistry, Vet MedicineDr Fletcher
Overseas ApplicationsMr Sinclair
Employability and Careers (including Apprenticeships)Dr Ord

Presentations from the 2024 Universities Conference

An Introduction to Student Finance

Writing an Effective Personal Statement

Disability and Dyslexia Support at University

Studying in Australia and New Zealand

Studying in Continental Europe

Studying Accountancy and Finance at University

Studying Architecture at University

Studying Business and Management at University

Studying Business at University – Handout

Studying Classical Subjects at University

Studying Economics at University

Studying Engineering and Design at University

Studying English Literature at University

Studying for a qualification in Hospitality Management

Studying Geography at University

Studying History at University

Studying Law at University

Studying Mathematics at University

Studying Medicine at University

Studying Modern Languages at University

Studying Philosophy and Theology at University

Universities and STEM